Job Title:Fire & Security Service Installation Engineer
Location:Glasgow
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent 39 hours
Schedule:Monday to Friday (plus call-out rota as required)
Job Purpose
We are looking for a skilled and reliableFire & Security Service Installation Engineerto join our growing Fire & Security Service team. In this role, you will primarily carry out Small Works installations in line with our existing client base within our Fire and Security Division. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, safety, and system reliability across customer sites.
Key Responsibilities
Installation of additional equipment to existing F&S systems and full system installations through lifecycle upgrades and system replacements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Complete detailed and accurate job documentation, reports, and asset records.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for specialist system support and installations.
- Support and liaise with clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Take part in an on-call rota for emergency response, as required.
- Carry out routine PPM in line with scheduled tasks and industry standards.
- Respond effectively to reactive maintenance calls, breakdowns, and emergency situations.
- Perform fault diagnosis and repairs on a range of Fire Alarm, CCTV (IP & Analogue), Access Control, and Intruder Alarm systems.
- Identify opportunities for system upgrades, replacements, or improvements.
- Assist other trade teams on-site when required.
- Work proactively to support continuous service improvement and contract growth.
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Engineering Coordinators
- Service Managers
External:
- Clients and client representatives
- Subcontractors, suppliers, and system manufacturers
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Recognised Fire & Security Apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in one or more of the following main F+S disciplines:
- Fire Alarm systems
- IP and Analogue CCTV systems
- Intruder Alarm systems
- Access Control Systems
- Minimum of Nat 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Knowledge of current Fire & Security standards.
- Industry experience in installation of Fire & Security systems
Desirable:
- Industry experience in service, fault finding, and maintenance of Fire & Security systems
- Experience with IT and networking related to security systems
- Health & Safety training (e.g. Manual Handling, Working at Height)
- Current ECS card
- IPAF trained
- PASMA qualified
- Supervisory experience (or ambition for future progression)
Key Competencies
- Teamwork:Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals
- Communication:Clear, professional, and effective with all stakeholders
- Planning & Organisation:Manages time, tasks, and priorities efficiently
- Commercial Awareness:Understands the impact of costs and efficiencies
- Risk Awareness:Identifies and mitigates operational risks
- Customer Focus:Delivers excellent service and builds positive relationships
- Adaptability:Responds positively to change and challenge
- Self-Motivation:Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach
- Drive for Excellence:Committed to continuous improvement and quality
Health & Safety
All staff are required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, and to comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary awarded via engineers grading system with progression pathway through company training.
- 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday plus birthday
- Attractive Pension Scheme
- Private Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On call payment door to door with additional stand by allowance
- Travel time paid each way beyond 30 minutes
- Overtime available
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Dalkia
At Dalkia, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value every individual and provide a supportive and respectful environment that promotes equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we aim to foster a workplace where everyone feels empowered to thrive and contribute their best.
Apply nowto join a dedicated and forward-thinking engineering team focused on safety, reliability, and service excellence in fire and security systems.
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If you are passionate about infrastructure systems and excited to contribute to innovative projects, keep reading!
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- Employee benefits and perks
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Your personality, experience and qualifications
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in both Linux and Windows server/desktop systems. You should have a solid understanding of Active Directory, networking fundamentals, and best practices in endpoint management. Experience in supporting and troubleshooting on-premise infrastructure and services is essential. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in PowerShell scripting and a strong capability for automation.
As a self-motivated and adaptable individual, you should be comfortable taking ownership of tasks and thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a keen interest in contributing to long-term IT strategy and innovation.
Apply now!
Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.
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What’s life like as a DevOps consultant at Opencast?
At Opencast, we love to keep things simple, and we love automation.
It’s not the same as your standard Devops Consultant job. Depending on your client’s needs, you’ll take on a range of roles. These will include:
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We care about building things right. We believe in good devops practices and keeping things simple. We want to support you as much as we can on interiorising our approach to devops engineering and you supporting others.
- We are proud consultants who combine our own experience and approach with our company values.
- We are comfortable with new tech. We are empowered, cloud native, vendor agnostic devops engineers. We are empathetic, patient and care about quality.
- We know when to pick our battles and how to manage expectations. We are humble, inclusive team players that listen and collaborate, with zero egos!
- We’re always willing to teach and help others (inside or outside of our team). And we’re always willing to learn.
- It’s a varied job that keeps you super technical and excited.
Salary:
- £50,000 - £60,000
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- A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.
- Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.
- People to support you every step of the way.
Where you’ll work:
- Your working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.
We include you:
- We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interview:
- Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.